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Utah's Cottonwood Fire Crisis
Utah’s governor declared a state of emergency as the Cottonwood Fire—now the largest wildfire in the U.S.—rages across 112 square miles, fueled by record-breaking winds, near-zero humidity, and scorching heat. With ash falling like rain and smoke blotting out the sun, evacuations are underway and firefighting efforts are being crippled by conditions unseen in five years. The blaze has already destroyed parts of Eagle Point ski resort and threatens nearby towns. Across the West, from Idaho to Arizona, red flag warnings are in effect as dry, windy weather creates a tinderbox. Even national…
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